Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh Nguyen Manh Cuong on Sunday said the aviation authorities of Bangladesh and Vietnam are now working very closely to open the official direct flight connecting Hanoi and Dhaka this year.

"To my belief, with the establishment of the first direct flight, our partnership will continue flourishing and greatly contribute to the prosperity of both countries," Ambassador Cuong said while speaking at a reception marking the 80th Vietnamese National Day at a city hotel.

Food and Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumder spoke at the reception highlighting the growing relations between the two countries.

Diplomats stationed in Dhaka, business leaders and civil society members were present.

The Ambassado...